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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,982.90, 19,296.85 and 8,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,982.90, 19,296.85 and 8,015.70 is: 11,061.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,982.90 : 19,296.85 = 8,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,982.90/19,296.85 = 8,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,982.90x = 19,296.85 × 8,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,982.90x = 154,677,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,677,760.55/13,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.92

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